Summary
Description
The Team
The 2023 Wildfire Recovery Surge Operations team is a small, multidisciplinary group committed to supporting communities impacted by recent wildfires and other hazards. Comprised of around eight regionally distributed members, the team collaborates closely with the coordination branch and other recovery staff to connect affected areas with provincial, federal, and NGO resources.
The Community Recovery team has five regionally distributed members, and actively engages and advocates for communities affected by all hazards outside of the 2023 wildfires.
The work of both teams often involves partnering with local governments and occasionally engaging directly with residents to deliver essential support. Known for their flexibility, eagerness to learn, and dedication to helping, these teams offer a valuable opportunity to make a tangible difference in British Columbia while gaining insights into multiple government mandates and services.
The Role
This Recovery Operations Officer focuses on managing projects, advocating for impacted communities, and improving organizational processes to better support future disaster events. With a strong social impact, the position primarily serves British Columbians facing socio-economic challenges, especially in rural areas, addressing inequities often heightened by disasters. Success in this role requires motivation, resilience, and effective stress management, as candidates will frequently engage in challenging social interactions. As part of the second surge response team established since 2021, this role builds on previous achievements and aims to enhance support for communities impacted by the 2023 events, fostering long-term resilience and preparedness.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Minimum six (6) months of disaster recovery experience in British Columbia; OR two (2) years of experience interacting directly with crisis-impacted individuals, communities and partners; AND
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, community development, social services, natural resource management, project management, or a related discipline AND a minimum of two (2) years of related experience*; OR
- A diploma in emergency management, community development, social services, natural resource management, project management, or a related discipline AND a minimum of three (3) years of related experience*; OR
- A certificate in emergency management, community development, social services, natural resource management, project management, or a related discipline AND a minimum of four (4) years of related experience*; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
*Related experience must include all the following
- Experience in planning, coordination, evaluation and reporting of multi-party emergency management (planning, response, recovery, and/or mitigation) services.
- Problem solving complex and multi-party issues.
- Developing and maintaining relationships in communities, including representatives from all levels of government, private sector organizations, Indigenous peoples, partners and others.
Preference may be given to applicants who have any of the following:
- Leading the planning, coordination, evaluation and reporting of multi-party emergency management (planning, response, recovery, and/or mitigation) services.
- Preparing and delivering presentations to a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
- Preparing reports and making recommendations for senior audiences.
- Guiding and facilitating the work of project teams or individual resources.
Applicants must be willing and able to:
- Be deployed for up to two weeks at a time to provide on-site disaster recovery coordination services.
- Travel to support community recovery operations to locations anywhere in the province.
- Work on-call and extended hours during emergency activations.
- Possess and maintain a valid Class 5 or Class 7 BC Driver’s Licence.
For questions regarding this position, please contact David.Rice@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
Three (3) positions available.
There are two (2) temporary opportunities until November 1, 2025.
There is one (1) temporary opportunity until June 1, 2025.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a few days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Flexible work options may not be available during emergency operations response periods.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.
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